On September 11, students in the 8th-grade careers class were given an assignment to help

them explore potential careers and understand their personality types. They were asked to take
two different versions of the Holland Code Test, which is a widely recognized framework for
career assessment. It's important to note that these websites are entirely independent of the
school district, and no personal information was required.

The first test can be found at this link: Truity Holland Code Career Test. After taking the test,
students were instructed to write a paragraph describing their personality types based on the
results.

The second test is available here: Open Psychometrics Holland Code Test. After completing this
test, students were asked to write a paragraph highlighting the differences between the two
tests.

Additionally, students were asked to answer specific questions about what they learned from the
tests, including ranking their six traits, expressing any thoughts about their results, listing three
jobs they were interested in, and identifying if any of those jobs matched the career clusters
they had studied.

The second test is where the question arose from, as at the completion of the Holland Code
Test, students were presented with the option to participate in an additional research survey
done by the website. It was not the intent for students to complete this survey but to go straight
to the results. The expectation was to simply click on the Get Results Button
If, by chance, a student said yes, this was the next page:

If they continued through the 26-odd questions, the research finished off with this page.
I do not believe most students chose to move on to the additional questions as we only had one
parent of a student in the class make an inquiry as of yesterday, and that was nearly 2 weeks
after the assignment was given. But for clarity, it was not the intent for the students to move
beyond taking the Holland Code Career Test, so my apologies if that wasn’t made clear.
Further, none of the information that a student entered was requested by or made available to
the school district. It was a simple assignment to help students explore potential careers and
understand their personality types. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

The Holland Code Career Test, also known as the Holland Codes or the RIASEC test, is a
widely used career assessment tool developed by psychologist John L. Holland. The test is
designed to help individuals identify their vocational interests and find careers that align with
their personality and preferences.

The Holland Codes are based on Holland's theory of vocational choice, which categorizes
people into six personality types or themes:

1. Realistic (R): People who are practical, hands-on, and enjoy working with tools and
machines.
2. Investigative (I): Individuals who are analytical, curious, and enjoy problem-solving
and research.
3. Artistic (A): Those who are creative, imaginative, and have a strong appreciation for
art and self-expression.
4. Social (S): People who are empathetic, enjoy working with others, and are good at
helping and counseling.
5. Enterprising (E): Individuals who are ambitious, persuasive, and have leadership
qualities.
6. Conventional (C): Those who are organized, detail-oriented, and prefer structured
environments.

The Holland Code Career Test typically consists of a series of questions or statements designed
to assess an individual's preferences and interests in these six areas. Based on their responses,
the test provides a code representing their top three Holland personality types. These codes can
then be used to explore careers that align with their interests.

Many career guidance websites and tools use the Holland Codes to help individuals discover
potential career paths that match their personality types. It's important to note that while the
Holland Code Career Test can provide valuable insights, it's just one tool in the career
exploration process, and other factors such as skills, values, and education should also be
considered when making career decisions.

Sample Results after completing the test through Truity

Sample Results after completing the test through Open Psychometrics